by Letters to the Editor | May 1, 2024 | Letter to the Editor, Opinion
I urge our community to vote “No” on the proposed $6.6 million expansion of the Hampden Senior Center. While I support the renovation and some expansion of our senior center, the current proposal is not a prudent use of our resources. The selectmen appointed a...
by Letters to the Editor | May 1, 2024 | Letter to the Editor, Opinion
Longmeadow, the most affluent community in Western Massachusetts and the home to many professional and educated residents, takes pride in an excellent public school system. Unfortunately for years the town government has failed to address the conditions of our two...
by Letters to the Editor | Apr 30, 2024 | Letter to the Editor, Opinion
My name is Karen O’Toole and I’m running for School Committee in Monson. I’m retired and raising a grandchild. The majority of my work history was in the banking/finance sector which included customer service as well as operations and management. My grandchild has...
by Letters to the Editor | Mar 19, 2024 | Letter to the Editor, Opinion
Eversource has now brought its radical tree cutting mindset to Easthampton. Their approach presses for the removal of healthy public shade trees both within the public way, as well as 15 feet beyond road’s edge. Tree selection seems to be geared for more mature trees,...
by | Mar 13, 2024 | Letter to the Editor, Opinion
I am troubled that my municipal electric utility conducts its fiberoptic business matters in secrecy. The elected South Hadley Electric Light Department commission has met in executive session and has refused to release minutes or remove redactions from documents...
by JohnW and | Feb 28, 2024 | Letter to the Editor, Opinion
The Zonta Club of Quaboag Valley held a Panel Discussion on Feb. 12 at the Ludlow Country Club on the foster care system in Western Massachusetts and youth who experience significant barriers as it relates to their physical, mental and emotional well-being — all...
